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Bristol business with 130-year history to enter new chapter
A design and creative agency, which was founded back in 1895, will enter a new chapter with a significant change in its senior leadership.
Burleigh, one of the oldest and longest-running businesses in Bristol, has welcomed Jonathon Galvin-Wright, following the retirement of the co-owner Greg Corrigan.
The departure of Greg Corrigan marks the end of an era as he was a fifth generation scion of the original family that founded the firm in the late 19th century.
Galvin-Wright has joined forces with the current co-owner director Fraser Ebbs to steer the 130-year-old firm to its next chapter.
Burleigh was founded back in 1895 on Park Row
Bidding farewell to the company, Corrigan said: “Burleigh Design could not be in better hands and both Fraser and Jonnie’s expertise and experience will make sure the business prospers so these are exciting times which will be full of new opportunities.
“Burleigh Design has a proud place in the South West business community which is a real hotbed of entrepreneurial talent and I’m looking forward to watching from afar in retirement as the new era takes shape and Burleigh grows.”
Galvin-Wright who has lived in Bristol since 1991, brings a wealth of experience in the sector having worked for prestigious companies such as Saatchi & Saatchi. He was also a board director of Bristol Creative Industries for over four years.
Burleigh counts some of the big names in local business such as Smith Brothers and Daikin
On the new challenge he said: “We like to see ourselves as a bunch of ‘business creatives’ and our senior and experienced team will always look at brand and design challenges from a business perspective first and foremost.
“We have earned a stellar reputation for our ability to fulfil hard-working design needs across brand, graphic design, content and marketing activation in industrial, commercial, corporate and manufacturing markets and that won’t change, although we have also always worked within the charity and education sectors too.”
The family-founded designers and printers which started on Park Row are currently based at Leigh Court Business Centre in Failand.
The company offers support to businesses both in short-term and long-term strategy with design, print, and web content.
Burleigh counts some of the biggest local names among its clientele, including Daikin, the air-conditioning manufacturer; Avon Group, Bedminster-based engineering firm; and Smith Brothers Store, one of the largest air-conditioning retailers in the country.
Ebbs added: “In a way we’re going back to the future because we will follow the traditions that have ensured Burleigh Design has thrived over the years.”
“Everything we do will continue to be based around clients, evolving our own design services around their business needs, and our business-led design philosophy will ensure our design is both commercially fit for purpose and benefits the bottom line.”
All photos: Burleigh
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